My thoughts on the Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power

 

My Thoughts on the Lord of the Rings 

The Rings of Power.

So recently we are getting the first trailer of The Rings of Power today and here are my thoughts on the upcoming show because they have just released its first photos and posters. 

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Now the posters just show everyone's arms and hands.

It's pretty cool I will say because they want to keep it a secret who the actors are.

Until they revealed whose playing who in the show. 

Robert Aramayo will play Elrond 

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel 

Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor 

Maxim Baldry as Isildur (Which is kind of weird having the events of the forging of the rings during the upcoming downfall of Numenor.)

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Now the series will have original characters in the show. Now that's fine but my only concern is will these characters fit the narrative of the story. Because some of these characters may feel forced or these characters are just there for no reason. 

Like giving Isildur a sister in the show feels out of place why not make it his wife instead because she does exist in the lore.

After they showed the first pics of the characters there was backlash from fans as well backlash to the story of the show. I understand where most fans are coming from like they're worried this won't respect Tolkien's work. It feels like they're shoving modern-day politics like wokeness down our throats. 

I totally understand but those who are being racist about the casting aren't real fans. A real fan is someone who is passionate about this series and just wants the series to be good and respect the author's work. So if they complain about the story and the characters, that's not being racist or sexist or anything you are passionate about in the series, and you are not happy with how the story is written or how characters are written. But if you say racist stuff you are not a fan you're being a piece of shit. 

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Now one thing that does bug me is Galadriel, she was never a soldier and she never commanded any armies. 

I love Galadriel she is one of my favorite characters in Middle Earth and she is one of the most powerful characters in the series as well. We've read about her in the books and watched her in the films. She isn't a warrior and she never took part in many wars during the first age. She was part of a lot of events of the First Age but she never fought in the battles. However, she did help Middle Earth a great deal and she is the Lady of Light. 

The story of her character in this show, she's younger, a brasher and she's hunting down her brother's killer. I know they're making original stories, ideas, and characters but I'm kind of mixed on that idea.  Galadriel is one of the most powerful characters and she's doesn't need to be a soldier because that's not how Tolkien wrote her. 

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As well the show is combining two timelines.

The Forging of the Rings of Power and the Downfall of Numenor.

I personally would have just made the first season being about the Rings of Power.

I would set up season 2 to be the Downfall of Numenor I would have some Numenorians begin to question the Valar about their mortality. 

As well my first season would focus on Elrond, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, Gil Galad, Tar Minister, King Durin the fourth, and Sauron. I would write my own original characters too who would also play a big role in the series. 

I just feel merging both timelines doesn't work but I could be wrong and it might turn out well.

However, I will have to wait till this show comes out to decide how I feel.

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The main problem with the show is many fans are worried it won't respect Tolkien's work. In fact, Tom Shippey who is a Tolkien scholar was involved with the show but he dropped out and that led fans to worry because their new scholar is questionable. 

Another thing I want to say no one has a problem with diversity or having more female characters in the show. They just want them to be good and remain faithful to the characters they are playing who are not original in this show. That's all we want to see.

Tolkien's work is about escapism, it's about reading about a fantasy world and getting away from the real world.  

Fans just want this series to respect Tolkien's work much like Jackson did with the films because he made changes but he still respected Tolkien's work.

That's all I have to write about today the trailer is coming out and I'll tell you my thoughts on the trailer.

 

What I want to see in the King of the Hill revival

 

What I want to see in the King of the Hill Revival 

Now some of you may or may not know King of the Hill is coming back with a new series.

Which I'm really excited about because I love this show and there are so many ideas about where it can go.

Now Mike Judge has said the reboot will be set fifteen years after the show ends. So we will see aged-up characters and we see them in this modern-day era we live in. 

There are so many things I want to see in this revival and here's what I want to see in the King of the Hill Revival.

5. Hank Hill in modern-day times.

This is one thing we got to see how would someone like Hank Hill be like this woke era we live in. Hank is a very old fashion guy; seeing him in this era would be funny. Like I would love to see a scene he meets someone who's non-binary or gender fluid and he doesn't what to say because he learns there are more genders now. 

Hell, I picture the scene of him getting a phone call from Strickland about job hiring. "Strickland Propane Taste the Meat, Not the Heat. Yeah, we're looking for hiring. Uh, we accept men and women...Gender what? Non-Binary?? What are you talking about? Hey, I am not a bigot sir! What do you mean you prefer being called they???" I can see a scene like that in the revival. 

Like Hank would just be struggling in this era and we would see things he likes and supports would be called outdated or wrong by today's standards. One of my friends says there should be an episode where Peggy tricks Hank into a beyond-meat burger and he flips out about it. Like I think Hank would hate Beyond Meat because he thinks it's disgusting but if he tried he would like it or he would throw it away stands by he prefers real meat, not beyond meat.

Seeing Hank Hill in this era would be really funny and he would just be struggling but I think Hank would adapt to some changes and he would see some things are outdated. That's one thing I want to see how would someone like Hank Hill survive this post-modern era we live in.

Mike Judge was once asked would Hank support Trump and he said no he would not support Trump. I would love to see an episode that addresses that where someone says "You're a right-wing so you loved Trump and think he was a great president." and Hank looks at that person and says "Yes, I'm rightwing and no I did not support that orange face jack ass. I hated Trump and the man is the reason so many right people are looked at as racists or worse nazis. I'm right-wing but I respect everyone as equal and try to see more common sense with people. Another reason I hate Trump is he turned Ronald Regan's quote Make America Great again into something shameful." the person would be shocked "Wow you are the first right-wing I know who hates Trump." "My family and neighbours hate him too." I could see that scene happening. Also, one person then comments, "You do know Ronald Regan was an asshole in real life." Hank looks at the person with an annoyed look "Shut up he did good things for this country and yes I heard he wasn't the nicest guy to work with but not every president is going to be fun and easy to work with." I agree with Mike I don't think Hank Hill would support someone like Trump.

As well it would be funny seeing Hank using an iPhone and a laptop too. He would just be struggling with it.

4. Seeing a grown-up Bobby Hill and his friends too.

Now Bobby is a well-loved character in King of the Hill and since the revival will have him as an adult it would be interesting to see where he is in life. I see him being a stand-up comedian but he's gotten any gigs and some of his jokes offend a lot of people these days like today's comedians. Because I can see Bobby struggling to tell good jokes without trying to offend people because we live in era comedians get demonized for some of their jokes. Even if they were just trying to be funny and didn't know it was going to deeply offend anyone.

We could see Bobby move back in with his folks or he lives on his own maybe he has a girlfriend maybe it's Connie they got back together. As well Joseph could be an all-star football player, and he knows Dale isn't his dad, but he still considers him to be his dad because he raised him. 

As well someone suggested we see Bobby trying to understand this era we live in or he's with the times and Hank and him have lots of arguments about certain things. 

It would be interesting to see that happened even though the series finale ended with Hank and Bobby making steaks together and they bond, but time has moved on. Bobby and Hank would still be very close, but they would have very different points of view on how society is right now. 

As well if they covid episode do you think the Hills would get the vaccine or they would be anti-vaccine? That would be interesting because I can see Bobby, Boomhauer, Kahn, Min, and Connie getting the vaccine. After all, they want to keep their jobs and Boomhauer wants to hook up with ladies again. 
 

3. What's happened to the gang after 15 years. 

I also know what happened to the other characters one of my friends said that Dale would go crazy because of Covid believing its a conspiracy created by the government, as well I can see he and Nancy are still together I think they should reveal that he's always known about the affair between her and John Redcorn. I feel like that needs to be revealed at last because I don't think Dale is that stupid he's known but he doesn't want to admit it because he loves his life also I could see him and Nancy having children of their own too. 

Bill, I feel like he's still living alone but he's moved on with his life and maybe he learns he has kids he didn't know about. As well I can see Bill still be a good friend and he still has issues but he's a good guy still and looks to his neighbours as family. 

Boomhauer I feel like he would just be going crazy since covid because he can't sleep with women for a while and that's what makes him get the vaccine. I don't know how the characters would feel about getting the vaccine it would be interesting to see how that goes. Also, we could see more of Boomhauer's job as a Texas Ranger. We didn't get to see what he does with his job because we only know about it till the last episode.

As well I think Ladybird would be dead by now but she lived to 16 years old and I think Hank would get another dog and he would name it Bush after George W Bush. 

Kahn and Min are still living next door and they're making lots of money and Connie is now a scientist or something. Maybe she's a teacher at Tom Laundry Middle School and she's Grace and GH's Science teacher.  

Joseph is now a big-time Football player and I think he now knows John Redcorn is his real father but he still considers Dale to be his dad because he raised him. Joseph would also be a big brother to Dale's actual kids if they give Dale more kids. Also, Joseph would get a nickname called the Alien since Dale pretended that he was an alien. 

John Redcorn still works on his land, and I think he would be happy that Joseph knows and wants to make up for lost times, but Joseph still considers Dale to be his dad. This would upset him but John understands because he didn't raise Joesph but wants to make up for a lost time. 

As well we could get new characters in the neighbourhood like maybe a gay couple moving into the neighbourhood, a vegan family, trump supporters, or a young hipster couple. It would be fun to see Hank and the guys interact with the characters who move into the neighbourhood but I think Hank would hate the young hipster couple because they shove their woke agendas down everyone's throat. 

I can see a scene where the Hills have them over dinner and their about to say grace but the couple feels uncomfortable because they believe the christian faith has been the cause of most of the world's problems and that comment would annoy Hank and Peggy, but even they know their religion has faults, but the both of them just want to see the positives of it. These are just ideas of what some new characters we could see in the neighbourhood of Rainey Street.

2. I want to see someone call out Peggy Hill. 

Peggy Hill is one of the worst characters on King of the Hill she has done so many horrible things and she takes credit for things that aren't hers. This character needs her own episode where someone who doesn't like her, explains everything that's wrong with her like Quagmire did to Brian. We need an episode where someone finally calls out Peggy for everything wrong with her. As well I would like to see one with Hank too. I feel he would get called out for some of the bad things he's done like when he made Bobby smoke a whole cart of cigarettes because that is horrible. I think even a grown-up Bobby would call him out for that. It would be really funny to do that.  

1. What will happen to Luanne and Lucky since the deaths of both Tom Petty and Brittany Murphy. 

Now, as we know, both Brittany Murphy and Tom Petty have died sadly. Their deaths were heartbreakingly lost. Now the big question is, what will happen to these two characters? Will they move away, be killed off, or will the characters be recast with new voice actors? These are good questions now, it is possible they likely make their daughter Grace a main character in the new show and maybe she's living with the Hills as well there is the idea GH Hank's little brother will be a new main character too. Luanne and Lucky, you could kill them off like they died in a car accident or something. I know that would be a very sad way to start the new show because these two were great characters. Also, there could be an episode about Grace dealing with her parents' deaths, and she's a mess because of it, but we see Hank, Peggy, and Bobby help her get through it. 

I remember watching this Simpsons episode where Todd doesn't believe in god anymore because his mom is dead, and what does Ned do? He kicks his son out to go live with the Simpsons because he's more concerned about his son not believing in god instead of trying to help him deal with his grief over his mom's death. That episode annoyed the crap out of me. So if I was writing an episode, let's say Grace is still dealing with her parents deaths and she goes to church and shouts out "My parents are dead! I don't believe god anymore its just a load of crap!" Now the Hills are mad at her but at the same time they understand that she's a mess about her parents death. Instead of disowning or the Hills trying to get her to believe in god again, it's more they want to help her deal with her parents death and not have her theres no meaning to life. We also see Hank, Peggy, Bobby, and everyone else in the neighbourhood deal with the deaths of Lucky and Luanne.

I can even see a scene where Hank breaks down over Luanne's death and even says that she was his daughter. Again, this would be a sad episode, but it would pay tribute to Brittany and Tom. 

They could also just go with they moved away and Grace is sent to live Texas for reasons we don't know so she stays with the Hills but it could result in a recast of the two characters but I don't think Mike will do that. Whatever they do with the characters it will be a tribute to both Tom and Brittany. So who knows what will happen to these two characters in the revival. 

I personally would kill them off and yes it would be a sad episode but its just hard to see anyone else voice those two characters. We can see Grace as teenager she's pretty like her mom, she wants to be a rock star like her dad wanted to be, and she's also really lucky. That character fill in that void after the deaths of Brittany and Tom. 

I'm sure whatever Mike does he will honour his two good friends 

who were taken from us too soon.

So that's what I want to see in King of the Hill Revival. 

Let me know what you think leave a comment and what do you

want to see in the upcoming Revival of King of the Hill.

Jackass Forever Review

 

My Review of Jackass Forever.

So I saw Jackass Forever, and here's my review of it...I love it. It was one of the funniest movies I've seen this year. The stunts in this film are hilarious and really extreme too, like. They did stuns that I couldn't watch because they were so painful but hilarious. Still, this movie had my gut laughing at every stunt.

Johnny, Steve, Wee Man, and everyone did a great job in this film. 

They are at their best in this film, and to me, this is the best Jackass film yet.

I also like the guest stars like Eric Andre, Tyler the Creator, Tony Hawk, and many more. It was really cool, and one of my favorite stunts was the opening. I laughed so hard at that scene, and I love the location where they turn off the lights and torment everyone in the room. There were some really gross moments, but overall, I enjoyed this film a lot. I also really liked Rachel. I was surprised she could handle a scorpion sting to the lips and put her tongue on a taser. 

I give Jackass Forever 9 out of 10.

Go see it but heads up, there are stunts in the film that are painful to watch but really funny. This is a great film and really funny too.

Also, I want to give a big shout-out to my sister. 

Meg, who was part of this film. I'm so honored right now and very proud of my sister Megan. 

My Top 6 Favourite Black Superheroes from Marvel and DC.

 

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For Black History Month, I'm showing my top 12 favorite Black Superheroes from both Marvel and DC. So basically, I'm ranking them by each comic owned by Marvel and Dc. I grew up with a lot of these characters. I read about them in comics and watched them on tv and in movies. 

I'm also going to show you who I would cast for these characters. Some have already been cast, but I'm still going to cast the characters anyway.  

Here are my top favorite Black Superheroes from Marvel and DC.

Let's start with DC Comics. 

6. Vixen 

Vixen I like because she has the powers of all the animals in the animal kingdom. I also remember watching Justice League Unlimited, and I found it funny that she and Hawkgirl get along despite how she's John's current girlfriend and Hawkgirl is his ex. The character has also been a member of the Justice League; she's worked alongside many heroes in the DC Universe and has her own solo series. If I were to cast this character in a film or show, I would cast Zazie Beetz as Vixen.

 

5. Luke Fox/Batwing 

Luke Fox, aka Batwing, is the son of Lucious Fox, who helps Batman with equipment. Luke became the second Batwing after David Zavimbe retired the mantle. Luke's Batwing suit is an all-armored Batman suit, kind of like an Iron Man type suit, and he became a member of the Bat-family. Batwing would play many events in Batman story arcs, such as the Court of Owls, where he defeated one of the Talons who almost killed his dad. He's gotten his own solo series as well. If they ever include Batwing in future DC film projects, I would cast Jordan Calloway as Batwing.

4. Kaldur/Aqualad 

I was introduced to this character in Young Justice, and he was way cooler than Gar was. He also leads the team, and it was weird they usually make Robin the leader of a group of teenage superheroes, but the creators decided to do something different for a change, and it worked. Aqualad would become Aquaman in season three of Young Justice. Another thing I loved about Kaldur is he was an original character, and now he is a character is in the comics. Another thing I love about this character is he is the son of Black Manta, Aquaman's arch-enemy. I love the idea that Aquaman basically takes him in and teaches him how to use his powers for good instead of following his father's ways instead of becoming the next Black Manta. 

If I were to cast this character, I would cast Jaden Smith.

3. Virgil Hawkins/Static Shock

Now I grew up with Static Shock because of Static Shock's TV show. I really enjoyed watching that show a lot as a kid. It was exciting, funny, emotional, and the show dealt with real-life issues like racism, bullying, and gun violence. Static Shock did a great job addressing real-life matters but at the same time still kept us entertained, unlike today's shows. I mean, Static Shock was a character I could relate to growing up. 

The show also had great characters that we could all relate to. Virgil lost his mom, hung out with the wrong crowd, and made some bad choices in life, but after getting his powers, he uses their responsibility to help people. Also, his dad in the show is really cool too. I know Michael B Jordan is making a Static Shock movie, and here's who I would cast as Static Shock, and that is.

Caleb McLaughlin. 

2. Cyborg 

Now, like Static Shock, I was introduced to this character in Teen Titans, and he was one of the best characters on the show. He was hilarious, calm, and an absolute badass in fighting. In the New 52, they reintroduced characters as a founding member of the Justice League, and it worked great for the character. Cyborg also had a good origin story because he felt like an outcast after his transformation, but Flash was inspired to be a hero. Cyborg has gotten his solo series; he's led the Teen Titans and the Justice League. Love his catchphrase BooYah!

The character was played by Ray Fisher, and he was great in the Synder Cut, not the Whedon film. However, they might recast the role, so I would go with it. If I were to re-cast, I would go with...

John Boyega. 

   

1. John Stewart/Green Lantern 

Now I grew up with this character in Justice League, the animated series, and I've met the voice actor of John Stewart Phil Morris. He's a great guy, and he also voiced Static Shock too. I love John because he was a skilled military soldier who became a Green Lantern after facing off against a rouge manhunter. He's the Green Lantern we all grew up within the 2000s. I will admit Hal Jordan is my favorite Green Lantern, but John is my second favorite, and in How I would Start the DCEU, the film would be about both Hal and John. John would also get an origin story in the movie, and I would see the character become a member of the Justice League. John Stewart was one of the most remarkable characters on Justice League, the animated series, because there was the two-parter episode where his ring loses its power. Still, he's a skilled military soldier, so he knows how to fight without his crew. That's what makes John so cool.   

If I were to cast John Stewart in any future Green Lantern film or the upcoming show, I would cast Trevante Rhodes. 

Now Marvel Comics. 

6. Jim Rhodes/War Machine 

Who doesn't love War Machine? Jim Rhodes has been with us in the comics and the MCU films for a long time. The character has even taken up the mantle of Iron Man, has had his own solo series, been Avenger, and has to lead his own team known as Force Works. I also love War Machine in the MCU films, and I'm looking forward to Armour Wars with Rhodey as the main lead. 

5. Sam Wilson/Falcon 

Now, Falcon, I love from the Captain America series, and he's had his own comic series as well. Not to mention I loved Falcon in the MCU films, and now the character is currently Captain America. I'm looking forward to seeing Captain America 4 with Anthony Mackie returning as Cap. As well-loved Falcon in Winter Solider, he was one of the best characters in the film, and he went from a well-written strong supporting character to becoming his own lead in Falcon and Winter Solider. I look forward to seeing more Captain America in future films. 

4. Miles Morales/Spiderman  

Now Miles is a character who I read about in the Ultimate Universe. Now they moved the character to the mainstream after Secret Wars. Spider-Verse, to me, is one of the best Spiderman films, and Miles was its main lead, and Miles is just one of the best characters in the film. Miles was relatable, and we could understand his struggles being Spiderman because, like Peter Parker, it is a leap of faith becoming Spiderman. I'm looking forward to Spider-Verse 2 and seeing where the character goes in the next film.

If Miles ever joins the MCU, and we all know the character's uncle Aaron Davis played by Donald Glover, was in Homecoming, we will see Miles eventually. If I were to cast the role, I would go with Miles Brown.

3. Storm 

I love Storm. She is one of my favorite X Men, and she was one of my superhero crushes. Storm has led the X Men in many series like Gold, Astonishing, and she's been the queen of Wakanda. She's also had her own solo series too. Storm is also a firm believer in Charle's dream for mutants and humans living together in peace, and she often would try to use diplomacy instead of force to prove that point. Storm is also an absolute badass in battle, a good combat leader, and she even became the goddess of thunder once, but she got her own hammer instead of taking Thor's hammer. Storm is, without a doubt, one of the best X-Men characters in comics. 

When they introduce Storm in the MCU, I cast Kylie Bunbury as Storm.

2. Luke Cage

Now, Luke Cage, I've known since reading New Avengers, I've grown to really like this character. He's led the New Avengers, The Mighty Avengers, and even the Thunderbolts. Luke was the first Black Superhero to get his own ongoing series. I will admit his old costume looked silly. They even poked fun of it in the Netflix show. Luke Cage's powers are pretty cool like he has unbreakable skin, which is a pretty cool power to have, and he's very skilled in combat too. The character has gone through many hard times, but he doesn't give up because he keeps fighting for his wife, Jessica Jones, and their daughter Danielle Cage. 

I hope they bring back Mike Colter as Luke Cage like they did with Charlie Cox as Daredevil. I would love to see him lead the New Avengers. 

1. T'Challa/Black Panther 

Black Panther is my favorite black superhero. I really love this character. He is the most dangerous man alive, and he's basically like Batman if Batman was a king. T'Challa has to lead the Avengers, he leads Wakanda, he has faced struggles and danger, but he doesn't give up. One of my favorite runs was The Man Without Fear arc and Most Dangerous Man Alive arc because we see him in exile, but he's still fighting and protecting New York as a superhero. He also does this to fill in for Daredevil after leaving Hell's Kitchen after Shadowland. 

Black Panther was the first black superhero in comics created by the man Stan Lee, and this character has become an iconic hero in the black community. Stan wanted to develop a feeling for black readers to see themselves as. As well Stan Lee supported the civil rights movement, and his comics called out the racism in the world. Stan Lee once said. "Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today,” What he said was true. 

I also love the Black Panther film, even though sad to watch now since Chadwick Boseman passed.

Rest in Power. 

Now sadly as we all know Chadwick Boseman who play Black Panther died, but I really hope Marvel recasts the role of T'Challa because Chadwick wanted people to see the character he played and his family says he would have wanted T'Challa recasted to continue the character's story. The fans want a recast too and I want to see the role get recast to keep Chad's character alive because it would just be a tragedy to end his character's story so soon without giving the character a proper ending. 

I really hope like everyone else they won't kill off T'Challa in the next Black Panther film because let me tell ya the reaction will be highly negative if the first trailer confirms T'Challa is dead again. 

If I were to recast the role of T'Challa I would cast John David Washington as T'Challa/Black Panther. For the character of T'Challa must continue because that character needs a proper ending. 

#RecastT'Challa

#SaveT'Challa

To Honour the Memory of Chadwick Boseman and the Legacy he left behind.

So those are my Top 12 Favourite Black Superheroes from Marvel and DC. 

Let me know what you think and leave a comment.